Borderline Personality Disorder

Other Places To Get Help

Organizations

Borderline Personality Disorder Research Foundation
340 West 12th Street
New York, NY  10014
Phone:	212-421-5244
Fax:	212-421-5243
E-mail:	BPDRF.USA@VERIZON.NET
Web Address:	www.borderlineresearch.org
This organization aims to increase understanding of the causes of borderline personality disorder (BPD) in the hopes that more effective prevention and treatment can be developed. It has organized an international group of scientists and is currently coordinating research at six universities to develop research frameworks while studying BPD. The organization's Web site has resources available for you to learn more about BPD.
Borderline Personality Disorder Resource Center
New York Presbyterian Hospital—Westchester Division
21 Bloomingdale Road
White Plains, NY  10605
Phone:	1-888-694-2273
E-mail:	info@bpdresourcecenter.org
Web Address:	www.bpdresourcecenter.org/index.htm
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Colonial Place Three
2107 Wilson Boulevard
Suite 300
Arlington, VA  22201-3042
Phone:	1-800-950-NAMI (1-800-950-6264). This is also a hotline for help with depression. (703) 524-7600
Fax:	(703) 524-9094
TDD:	(703) 516-7227
E-mail:	info@nami.org
Web Address:	www.nami.org
The National Alliance on Mental Illness is a national self-help and family advocacy organization dedicated solely to improving the lives of people with severe mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder (manic depression), major depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and panic disorder. NAMI focuses on support, education, advocacy, and research. The mission of the organization is to "eradicate mental illness and improve the quality of life of those affected by these diseases."
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
6001 Executive Boulevard
Room 8184, MSC 9663
Bethesda, MD  20892-9663
Phone:	1-866-615-6464 toll-free (301) 443-4513
Fax:	(301) 443-4279
TDD:	1-866-415-8051 toll-free
E-mail:	nimhinfo@nih.gov
Web Address:	www.nimh.nih.gov
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) provides information to help people better understand mental health, mental disorders, and behavioral problems. NIMH does not provide referrals to mental health professionals or treatment for mental health problems.

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Author:	Jeannette Curtis	Last Updated: March 26, 2007
Medical Review:	Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine Lisa S. Weinstock, MD - Psychiatry
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